Posts by Brian Taylor
Does Hiring a Licensed Remodeling Contractor Matter?
3 Reasons Why Hiring a Licensed Remodeler Matters to You We have all heard horror stories of home remodeling. When we visit with people here in the Greater Lansing area on our initial remodeling consultations, we have hear quite a few stories that make us realize that many contractors have a bad reputation for a…
Read MoreToys for Tots – Toy Drop-Off 2024
The holiday season is a time for giving, and we at Odd Fellows Contracting are excited to be a part of spreading holiday cheer by being a Toys for Tots toy drop-off location. What is Toys for Tots? Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve that collects new,…
Read MoreLansing Remodeling Timelines: How Long Will the Remodel Take?
Lansing Remodeling Timeline: How Long Will My Project Take? The two most common questions that I encounter while meeting with homeowners is first, “How much will this remodel cost?”, followed closely with “How long does the remodel take?”. While this is a very common question, the answer is not always completely straight forward. Each project…
Read MoreWhat is Design-Build?
When homeowners start thinking about remodeling, they quickly realize there are many ways to approach a project. Different types of contractors handle remodeling in different ways. At Odd Fellows Contracting, we follow the design-build approach. As a design-build remodeling contractor, we bring both the design and construction aspects of your project under one roof. Our…
Read MoreThe Relentless Pursuit of Better
Odd Fellows Contracting started in 1988 working on small projects and “odd jobs” but has developed into an award-winning Design Build remodeling contractor in the Greater Lansing area. It has taken over 30 years of growth and development to be where we are today and the journey continues. I asked the owner, Bret Oleksyn, to…
Read MoreHow To Accomplish Your Remodeling Goals
I have had the opportunity to talk to a lot of people about various remodeling projects and I have found that there is often confusion on what their options are to accomplish their goals. Knowing your options early can save you time and get you pointed in the right direction for how to tackle your…
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